Creative Lead

Salary: Grade 6 (£29,762 - £35,308 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.   We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

We are seeking an accomplished, experienced and self-motivated Creative Lead to help us develop and implement a new visual and verbal identity for the University in support of our 10-year strategy; Universal Values, Global Change, which centres on three key themes – culture, community and impact. These themes focus on driving down inequalities and creating the next generation of global citizens. 

Working in our Digital, Content and Creative team you will play a key role in delivering the University’s communications and engagement strategy, creating campaign creative and content for our student, staff and external audiences, and building the University’s reputation for creating a fairer future for all. 

A strong self-starter, you will bring experience in graphic, video and digital design, with proven expertise in providing creative direction and mentorship to design teams and those commissioning design from suppliers. 

Reporting to the Creative Design Manager, you will work closely with another creative lead to deliver the design programme of the team. You will line manage  design reports across defined project areas and design initiatives.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Casey Dickinson, Creative Design Manager

Email: c.e.dickinson@leeds.ac.uk 

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